Australia gaming addiction helpline
Gambling addiction is a serious problem facing thousands of Australians. Losing control of gambling can lead to financial, emotional and social consequences. It's important to know that help is available around the clock and you can apply for it anonymously and for free.
Main support line - Gambling Help Online
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7, Australia wide)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline. org. au(https://www. gamblinghelponline. org. au)
Services:
How can a hotline help?
By contacting, you can:
Available to everyone
Irrelevant:
There is help. And it is absolutely free.
Live Chat - No Call Support
If you do not want to call, use the chat on Gambling Help Online. This is especially convenient:
Support in your area
Each state and territory of Australia has additional services:
When should I apply?
if you spend more than you can afford
if play interferes with work, family or health
if you experience guilt or anxiety after the game
if you can't stop - even if you lose
if you borrowed money for bets
You are not alone
Help is the first step to recovery.
Call or write - even one conversation can change a lot.
Call now: 1800 858 858
Or write: www.gamblinghelponline. org. au(https://www. gamblinghelponline. org. au)
You deserve a life without addiction. Support is nearby.
Main support line - Gambling Help Online
Phone: 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7, Australia wide)
Website: www.gamblinghelponline. org. au(https://www. gamblinghelponline. org. au)
Services:
- Online chat with a consultant
- Psychological support
- Crisis Relief
- Confidential and anonymous
How can a hotline help?
By contacting, you can:
- talk to an experienced consultant
- get recommendations on how to cope with craving for the game
- Learn about self-exclusion
- sign up for free consultations in your area
- get help with debt or family issues related to the game
Available to everyone
Irrelevant:
- Whether you're playing online or in an offline casino
- whether you use pokies, sports betting or card games
- how old are you and where do you live
There is help. And it is absolutely free.
Live Chat - No Call Support
If you do not want to call, use the chat on Gambling Help Online. This is especially convenient:
- if you're embarrassed to talk out loud
- if you want to get advice quickly
- if you are at work or on the road
💡Live Chat is available daily, including weekends.
Support in your area
Each state and territory of Australia has additional services:
| State/Territory | Site/Contact |
|---|---|
| NSW | gamblinghelp. nsw. gov. au(https://www. gamblinghelp. nsw. gov. au) |
| VIC | responsiblegambling. vic. gov. au(https://www. responsiblegambling. vic. gov. au) |
| QLD | gamblinghelpqld. org. au(https://www. gamblinghelpqld. org. au) |
| WA | mylifechoices. org. au(https://www. mylifechoices. org. au/gambling-help) |
| SA | problemgambling. sa. gov. au(https://www. problemgambling. sa. gov. au) |
When should I apply?
if you spend more than you can afford
if play interferes with work, family or health
if you experience guilt or anxiety after the game
if you can't stop - even if you lose
if you borrowed money for bets
You are not alone
Help is the first step to recovery.
Call or write - even one conversation can change a lot.
Call now: 1800 858 858
Or write: www.gamblinghelponline. org. au(https://www. gamblinghelponline. org. au)
You deserve a life without addiction. Support is nearby.
